Questions from Individual Taxation


Q: Carey opens a law office in Chicago on January 1, 2019

Carey opens a law office in Chicago on January 1, 2019. On January 1, 2019, Carey purchases an annual subscription to a law journal for $170 and a 1-year legal reference service for $1,500. Carey also...

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Q: Teresa is a civil engineer who uses her automobile for business.

Teresa is a civil engineer who uses her automobile for business. Teresa drove her automobile a total of 11,965 miles during 2019, of which 80 percent was business mileage. The actual cost of gasoline,...

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Q: Russell (birthdate February 2, 1968) and Linda (birthdate

Russell (birthdate February 2, 1968) and Linda (birthdate August 30, 1973) Long have brought you the following information regarding their income and expenses for the current year. Russell owns and op...

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Q: Joan is a self-employed attorney in New York City.

Joan is a self-employed attorney in New York City. Joan took a trip to San Diego, CA, primarily for business, to consult with a client and take a short vacation. On the trip, Joan incurred the followi...

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Q: Martin sells a stock investment for $26,000 on August

Martin sells a stock investment for $26,000 on August 2, 2019. Martin’s adjusted basis in the stock is $15,000. a. If Martin acquired the stock on November 15, 2018, calculate the amount and the natu...

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Q: Walter, a single taxpayer, purchased a limited partnership interest in

Walter, a single taxpayer, purchased a limited partnership interest in a tax shelter in 1993. He also acquired a rental house in 2019, which he actively manages. During 2019, Walter’s share of the par...

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Q: Clifford Johnson has a limited partnership investment and a rental condominium.

Clifford Johnson has a limited partnership investment and a rental condominium. Clifford actively manages the rental condominium. During 2019, his share of the loss from the limited partnership was $1...

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Q: Julie, a single taxpayer, has completed her 2019 Schedule C

Julie, a single taxpayer, has completed her 2019 Schedule C and her net loss is $40,000. Her only other income is wages of $30,000. Julie takes the standard deduction of $12,200 in 2019. a. Calculate...

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Q: Rob Wriggle operates a small plumbing supplies business as a sole proprietor

Rob Wriggle operates a small plumbing supplies business as a sole proprietor. In 2019, the plumbing business has gross business income of $421,000 and business expenses of $267,000, including wages pa...

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Q: During 2019, Tom sold Sears stock for $10,000

During 2019, Tom sold Sears stock for $10,000. The stock was purchased 4 years ago for $13,000. Tom also sold Ford Motor Company bonds for $35,000. The bonds were purchased 2 months ago for $30,000. H...

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